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Do you have a parenting plan that is in place? Is there a court order in place that mandates how custody and visitation is to be handled? That’s the first place to start. Depending on your situation you may need to seek a modification. You should consult with an attorney who can help you with the... Read more »
My sister has a child protective cases which they need to come get the baby
You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case and present you with the options. There are a variety of factors that come into play on something like this and you need an attorney for guidance.
our child has mental conditions and i have been making all the decisions. now she wants to start making decsions after almost 6 years. she wont divorce unless i do under her terms. she has our daughter and i have our son. she wants to make decisions but still has no contact with him. he is 16
If you and the mom are still married, you both have the same custodial rights to the children of the marriage.
by my mother and come to find out the kids are not mine. So how can I handle this to get rid of my back child support and or if I can get some money back
If there was an Order establishing paternity, you will not be able to get the child support you have paid, or owe back. Did you do a DNA test at the time child support was originally put in place?
I am wanting to file for divorce from my husband of almost 8 years. I have been a stay at home mom for most of those ye
If you have custody of the children you should receive child support. It is likely that you will get some alimony for a period of time if you don't earn an income. Call us to help you get things in order.
My friend's mom didnt want to see me on the streets so she let me stay there. Can she get into trouble for this? Mom made my job let me go so I cant emancipate myself. I left home cause I'm was tired of the verbal abuse and pettiness.
Duplicate question. At this point you are not a legal adult, so you have to live where your mother says you have to live. She can report you as a runaway at this point. Once you turn 18 you can live where you would like to.
My friend's mom didnt want to see me on the streets so she let me stay there. Can she get into trouble for this? Mom made my job let me go so I cant emancipate myself. I left home cause I'm was tired of the verbal abuse and pettiness.
Until you reach the age of 18 or emancipate, your mom can dictate where you live.
I know she used me to get her green card expedited and once she got she fled the state of Texas So with me not being knowledgeable as i am now about the time limit in her being in Georgia passed six months, i was too late in doing something to keep her here since a child was conceived through our... Read more »
Whether you are eligible for an annulment based on fraud is extremely fact specific based on your individual circumstances and the proof that you have to evidence her intentions in entering the marriage. Likewise, the cost of your divorce will depend on your individual circumstance and the... Read more »
Yes, she can file for custody. The money will still be owed. You should immediately file a contempt action for the money that is owed.
For instance being abused running away from a drug filled home etc.
Until a child is 18 they have to live where their parent/guardian says, unless they are able to become legally emancipated. If there are problems in the home then Child Protective Services should be notified. If the person goes with someone who is not a legal guardian and without permission, then... Read more »
My DFCS case has been closed after almost 2.5 years. I enlisted in the army July 9th 9 days after my 17th birthday June 30, i am trying to leave home right when i grader Dec 18th 2020 legally and without any consequences due to my army contract !!
You are are minor until age 18.
We meet half way. So if I move would I just modify the pick up and drop off location or would I have to modify everything in the order including the child support? How does that work?
You must notify the other parent in writing at least 30 days in advance of a move. You may have to modify the order to accommodate the move.
My ex is also wanting to move 2 hours away due to some bad choices she made and start over but 2 of my 3 kids are not wanting to go
You need to contact an attorney about filing a custody modification.
Can their father who has not legitimized either child take us back to court to modify the guardianship order because he misses his kids and demands we let him take them for overnight stays 4 hours away? Mind you he is a drug user and states he has been “sober” for 10 months of which we cannot... Read more »
You are within your rights to deny visitation that is not court ordered. He may take you back to court to try to get an order giving him visitation. I would advise that you contact us to schedule a consult so you can be prepared if this does happen.
The husband and wife sold their house recently. The husband keeps all money in one bank account, not let the wife access the account. The wife asked to have half of it but refused. What is the right way to handle it.
If the wife wants some of the money, she has to file for divorce or separation.
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Their marriage is lasting 21 years. The husband is the bread earner of the family. The wife works part-time and a stay home mom for three boys. They have a joint account to put husband earning in and withdraw for family spending. The husband always proud and claimed he eared every penny for... Read more »
A gift given to the wife and kept separate from joint accounts is not marital property and cannot be claimed by the Husband.
--Regina Edwards | www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com | 770.854.0777
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Their marriage is lasting 21 years. The husband is the bread earner of the family. The wife works part-time and a stay home mom for three boys. They have a joint account to put husband earning in and withdraw for family spending. The husband always proud and claimed he eared every penny for... Read more »
If she has kept the gift separate it won’t be considered marital assets. That doesn’t, however, mean that he won’t try to do something like stop putting his earnings in their joint account. This kind of comes down to how much you want this monetary gift to impact your marriage. While you... Read more »
Are you wanting to arrange for a power of attorney for the family member? You can work with an attorney to have that established. This depends on the type of power and decisions you are wanting to give the person the power to make.
You would file it in the case that is pending. If there is no case pending, you need to contact an attorney to assist you with getting the relevant legal advice to move forward. You can call us to schedule an appointment for a consultation. We are happy to help.
He should have the kids for this weekend. He only has them per our parenting plan two weekends per month. He said he cannot have them this weekend. Does he have to pay me additional child support for these two days that he is refusing? If so, how do I enforce that?
No, he doesn't have to pay you extra.
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